DR. MEGHA MODI

HIFU

What is Ultherepy Therepy?

Ultherepy Therepy is a completely non invasive face and neck lifting treatment. It uses high intensity focused ultrasound to lift and lighten theskin with minimum to no downtime.

Who is the ideal candidate for Ultherepy Machine?

Men and women with early signs of ageing can consider HIFU. It is indicated for tightening of jawline, nasolabial folds,under eye area loose neck skin fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin texure and large pores.

How Does Ultherepy Work?

Ultherepy delivers HIFU(High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) energy below the skin. HIFU affects three layers of skin superficial and dermis along with SMAS which is the same layer of tissue that surgeons pull during facelift procedures. The thermal Energy safely heats this tissue resulting in contracting and tightening of the skin and formation of new collagen which provides long term effect.

How long does an ultherepy treatment take?

The length of the treatment will depend on the area being treated and your individual. A face and neck plan usually takes 30-60 minutes.

Is Ultherepy treatment painful?

Discomfort level vary from person to person . Most person tolerate the procedure well without aenesthesia or sedation while the energy is being delivered. Pain and discomfort associated with procedure are temporary.

What is the advantage of Ultherepy?

Ultherepy is completely non - invasive treatment to actually fit skin. It is much less painfull compared to other lifting machines.

How long do the result last?

Patients may feel initial temporary tightening of the skin immediately post procedure. However the actual results are gradually seen over a period of 3 months. The result may vary with each individual.

How many treatments are required?

Patients may require 1-3 sessions. Experts agree that dramatic clinical outcomes can be achived with ultherepy with improvements which would be visible upto 6-12 months after the initial procedure. Touch up treatments at an interval of 3-6 months and some cases even after a year depending on degree of lifting and tightening that needs to be addressed.

Are there any side effects?

HIFU skin tightening is proven to be safe with natural gradual rejunavetion effect. This procedure has minimum of downtime . Some patients may occasionally some sweat and redness bruising which is temporary. Mild discomfort is also temporary.